The Athanasian Creed: Third Month—Day 21

34. Who although He is God and man; yet He is not two, but one Christ.

Scripture

An hour is coming, and now is, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God; and those who hear will live. For as the Father has life in Himself, so He has granted the Son to have life in Himself, and He has given Him authority to execute judgment, because He is the Son of Man. (John 5:25-27)

Reading (Lectio)

Slowly read the Scripture passage several times.

Meditation (Meditatio)

Reflect and ruminate on the words and phrases in the text.

Which words, phrases, or images speak most to you?

Prayer (Oratio)

Offer the internalized passage back to God in the form of a personalized prayer of adoration, confession, renewal, petition, intercession, affirmation, or thanksgiving.

Contemplation (Contemplatio)

What word or image encapsulates the spirit of the passage for you?

Take a few minutes to present yourself before God in silence and yieldedness. When your mind wanders, center yourself by returning to the spirit of the passage.